All Cardiovascular System Review part 1

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What are veins?

Back

Veins are blood vessels that carry blood towards the heart from the body or lungs.

Front

What is the sequence of blood flow through the heart and lungs?

Back

Right atrium → right ventricle → lungs → left atrium → left ventricle.

Front

What do arteries do?

Back

Arteries carry blood away from the heart.

Front

What is the function of the Bicuspid Valve?

Back

The Bicuspid Valve, also known as the Mitral Valve, allows blood to flow from the left atrium to the left ventricle.

Front

How many chambers does the heart have?

Back

The heart has 4 chambers.

Front

What is the role of the pulmonary valve?

Back

The pulmonary valve controls blood flow from the right ventricle to the lungs.

Front

What are capillaries?

Back

Capillaries are tiny blood vessels where the exchange of oxygen, carbon dioxide, nutrients, and waste occurs.

Front

What is the difference between arteries and veins?

Back

Arteries carry blood away from the heart, while veins carry blood towards the heart.

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What is the function of the heart?

Back

The heart pumps blood throughout the body, supplying oxygen and nutrients while removing waste.

Front

What is systemic circulation?

Back

Systemic circulation is the pathway in which oxygenated blood is distributed from the left side of the heart to the rest of the body.